Premiership: United 'in discussion' with Blackburn over Cole

Manchester United today revealed they have received an approach and are in ‘‘discussion’’ with Blackburn Rovers over the possible transfer of England striker Andy Cole.

United have denied the 30-year-old is on their transfer list. But chief executive Peter Kenyon confirmed they are currently talking to Rovers, whose manager Graeme Souness has admitted he would be interested in signing the striker if he became available.